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Issues Committees- Valley Forward’s Issues Committees focus on education and outreach relating to the four broad-based and integrated topic areas listed below. In addition to facilitating presentations, speakers and field trips, the groups drive the organization’s advocacy and public policy agenda. The Issues Committees also support Valley Forward’s events and programs, with members serving as topic area experts. Each of the Issues Committees has adopted a set of principles that form the foundation of their work program.
Through these Issue Committees, Valley Forward is advocating for: renewable energy and energy conservation; a non-motorized regional trails system in the Valley; a balanced, multi-modal transportation system; air quality initiatives; sound water management policies and water conservation; and environmental sustainability.
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LAND USE/OPEN SPACE (more) |
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Chair: George Pasqual, III, Lazarus & Associates; Vice Chair: Jan Lorant, Gabor Lorant Architects Inc. |
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WATER (more) |
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Chair: Karen Collins, SRP; Vice Chairs: Art Jordan, Linthicum & Christina Klien, City of Scottsdale |
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TRANSPORATION/AIR (more) |
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Chair: Glenn Shearer, Bouma Construction; Vice Chair: Margaret Dunn, Dunn Transportation/Ollie the Trolley |
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ENERGY (more) |
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Chair: Bernie Frist, ARCADIS; Vice Chair: Ron Epperson, Intellectual Energy, LLC |
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TRAILS PROJECT TASK FORCE (more) |
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Chair: Michael Parks, EPG; Vice Chair: Laurel Arndt, ASU School of Architecture+Landscape Architecture |
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PROGRAM (Determines topics and keynote speakers for VFA luncheons) (more) |
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Chair: Christopher Schmaltz, Gust Rosenfeld |
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MEMBERSHIP (Supports membership recruitment and retention efforts) (more) |
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Chair: Jason Abrams, The Abrams Team; Vice Chair: Heidi Short, Fennemore Craig, P.C. |
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| EVENT COMMITTEES (Valley Forward's signature events are held annually) |
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LIVABILITY SUMMIT (April 22, 2010) (more) |
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Chair: Michelle De Blasi, Quarles & Brady; Vice Chair: William Allison, Gallagher & Kennedy |
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ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS (October 2, 2010) (more) |
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Chair: Lori Singleton, SRP |
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EARTHFEST EDUCATORS NIGHT (September 16, 2010) (more) |
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Chair: Dan Litteral, University of Phoenix/Apollo Group |
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ANNUAL LUNCHEON (December 3, 2010) (more) |
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Chair: Barbara Lockwood, APS |
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| 41 YEARS
OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP |
Valley Forward was founded in 1969, one year before the first Earth Day.
Members of Valley Forward represent large corporations and small businesses, municipalities and government agencies, educators, non-profits and concerned individuals working together on environmental initiatives.
Throughout its history, Valley Forward has advocated for regional cooperation and connectivity.
Experts are declaring that the time for sustainability is now and more than ever before a driving opportunity for our financial solvency. Valley Forward’s 2009 theme is Healthy Environment, Healthy Economy. |
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